Just parking on the grass isn't the issue. Cars parked on the grass occasionally won't hurt
it. The real problem is that there are sprinkler heads in the ground near the curb. Running
over a sprinkler head will destroy it and then we have to replace it at
significant cost. We're on a mission here to keep operating costs to a minimum.

Olde Canal Village was, unfortunately, built without street lights, leaving us in the
darkat night. There are a couple good reasons to light this place up at night. First, we have
the issue of not being able to see to walk on the sidewalk. The road is black and the sidewalks
are black so it's very difficult, if not impossible to see when walking at night. Second, as
advised by the Uxbridge Police Department there is no better deterrant to crime than a well lit
house. We've already had a car stolen from here and others vandalized. It's not a pervasive
problem, but it has happened. We don't want that to happen again so the Trustee's have
initiated a dusk-to-dawn lighting policy to keep this place safe.

No! Too many times trash has blown out of the bags and in one instance, the bag itself
went blowing around the neighborhood. The trash pickup people accept no responsibility for
trash that gets scattered around. On days when you choose to recycle, put your recycle
material in a recycle bin provided. If you don't have a bin, contact a Trustee.

All trash
and re-cycling containers should be taken out and placed at the end of the driveways on the
night before trash pickup on Fridays (unless there is a holiday). These containers must be
taken in before the end of the day of the trash pickup.

First, when a smoke detector alarm goes off it is not the right time to evaluate whether it's
a real or a false alarm. Have you ever been in a building when a fire alarm sounds? It's
almost always the case that people, first, consider it a false alarm. You should move to a
safe place as quickly as possible. I would go to a neighbor's house (across the street, not
next door) and call 911. Let the fire company determine if its real or not. You might also
notify neighbors on either side. But, yes, smoke alarms can go off even if there is no fire.
The reason for a false alarm, most often, comes from dust inside the unit that cannot be
distinguished from smoke.

When one of your smoke detectors detects smoke it sounds it's alarm and signals the other
units in the house to sound their alarms also. This is because we want the detector in our
bedroom to go off when smoke is detected in the basement. When a detector detects smoke it
blinks red. The unit with the blinking red light is the one that triggered the alarm. Bugs
can also get inside a fire/smoke detector and trigger a false alarm. Keeping a can of
compressed air (like you'll find in stores that sell computers for cleaning keyboards) on
hand will help to blow the dust out of the detector.

We are required by our condo insurance company to test all smoke detectors once a year. We
conduct that test in October.

If one senses smoke, they should all sound their alarms. Smoke detectors are powered by
the house electrical system. If you hear an occasional beep from one of the detectors, it is
signaling a weak battery. The batteries provide a backup for the house electrical system
should it fail so it's imperative that the batteries be replaced regularly. If you need help
changing a battery (9v) please contact the building coordinator for your building (Building Reps.) or a
Trustee (Trustee Comm Form). A list of
building coordinators can be found to the left on a green button labeled "Bldg.Reps".

You will be asked once a year to check that your detectors work properly. Our building
coordinators will provide you with information regarding this test and the proper form you
will need to sign. Should you require a smoke alarm the Trustees will provide this to you but
at your cost, which is $15 for the basic one and $30 for the garage unit. The Trustees
maintain a small inventory of detectors.

No, there are three types of smoke alarms: ionization, photo-electric, and heat
sensors. All are manufacutred by Kidde (Formerly know as FireX). The Board keeps a small
inventory of these alarms on hand and the Board will provide for their installation. Each
alarm comes with a back up battery which should be changed when the alarm emits a beep at 15
second intervals.

The ionization alarm is the most standard of the three. The cost is approximately $15.
The photo-electric is used near sources of steam such as kitchens and bathrooms. The cost is
$20. All alarms must be installed with an adapter at an added cost of $5. Remember, smoke
detectors have a ten year life expectancy. Beyond ten years they should be
replaced.

All alarms in your house are interconnected into a common circuit which
allows them to "signal" one another in the event of a fire so that when one detector detects
smoke all detectors sound their alarms. (FYI: If you're looking for the detector that first
detected smoke, look for a blinking red light on each unit. All but the detector that
detected the smoke will be green. The one that sounded the alarm will be blinking red. If you
have a can of compressed air, blow out that detector to stop the alarm.)

Smoke alarms are inspected by the Board through the Building
Coordinators each October as required by our insurance carrier.

Yes, you can rent the clubhouse (free after rebate) as long as you abide by the rules
(Clubhouse Rules). You can
find the rules published on this website (click the Documents button above on the red
ribbon). To reserve the clubhouse, fill out the proper form (Reserve Clubhouse Form) (You can print the
form by clicking on "Documents" above, selecting "Clubhouse Contract" and then pressing
<ctrl> "P".) or you can contact one of members of the Clubhouse Committee for a copy.
See the traffic circle bulletin board for Committee members and phone numbers.

You must put a $100 deposit down and if it's properly cleaned and there is no damage, your
deposit will be fully returned. The rules include a restriction on alcohol use and other
things that the "Clubhouse Rules" explain. Guest should park in the parking spaces provided
and if there is insufficient room, they may park on the street but NOT in the circle. See
Permitted Parking Map

For emergencies, call them or knock on a door. The "standard" preferred method for
non-emergency situations is by means of a Trustee Communication Form.
Paper forms are also available on the clubhouse bulletin board. Fill out the form, give it to
a Trustee, or drop it in the box behind the traffic circle bulletin board.

Everyone is
asked to please use the form. It makes things easier for the Trustees to manage and to
assure you a prompt response. The written form (or the on-line interactive form) will go on
the agenda for the next Trustee meeting. Verbally reporting a problem may or may not be
overlooked.

Yes you can. Call one of the Trustees. They have stain available at no cost to you.
Residents are encouraged to stain their own decks to help defray costs and to keep
Association fees down. You will need to clean your deck before applying stain. Wash with soap
or deck cleaner, rinse and let dry completely before applying stain.

Yes, at the owner's expense and in the mulch areas only. The Board is willing to assist
you should you need help. Keep in mind that all plants become the property of the Trust and
cannot be removed without Board authorization. Nothing, however, is permitted around the pear
trees.

There are only two approved storm doors allowed in white only. The manufacturer is
Larson and they can be purchased at Lowes.

Larson Model # 349-04 is a full view-brass with a snap in screen. You will need to
change the glass and screen each winter and summer if you want any ventilation.

Larson model # 346-60 is a full view brass - screen away that has a retractable screen
built into the door. This will convert your storm door to a screen door instantly.

Lowe's requires an installation fee if they install the door, or you can hire a
carpenter to do the work. Most stores have a recommended installers list. Typical fee for
having your storm door installed is around $100.

Residents and visitors are required to park in their respective driveways and/or garages.
Visitor overflow can be accommodated in the clubhouse parking area unless the clubhouse is in
use. Otherwise please observe our on-street parking restrictions and see the Permitted Parking Map

The smokey appearance is caused by a seal failure. It is the result of a broken
seal between the two layers of glass.

In addition to a smokey cloudiness you might also see streaks of a dark yellow color that
looks like the window was sprayed with a sprayer. The windows in our houses are guaranteed for
life. We are now calling our original contact, Ms. Lisa Beaulieu @ Horner 508-235-4317. The windows are guaranteed for life
but labor is not a part of the guarantee.

The valve you're talking about is more than likely the temp/pressure relief valve. Water is
NOT supposed to come from that valve if everything's working correctly. Call a plumber ASAP.
This may be a serious matter. You need a professional. The valve is supposed to protect you
from serious damage if the water gets too hot and starts producing steam causing a build up of
pressure inside the tank. An explosion is possible! Treat this seriously. If it's an electric
heater, cut the breaker. The circuit breaker for the water heater is supposed to be next to it.
If not go to the breaker panel in the basement, find the right breaker from the list on the
back of the door panel and trip it (shut it off).

Residents deal directly with Waste Management to dispose of a large item. [Trustee Jim
Hayden's phone number, for security reason, is not included here]. Check your OCV phone
directory to call him for answers about how to contact W/M.

Our insurance deductible is $5000 per incident. You should contact the Trustees when and if
you have a claim. They will assist you in the proper ways to contact our major carrier and your
personal insurance.".

Yes you will need to purchase insurance for your personal items such as furniture, jewelry
etc. Most insurance companies carry condo type insurance, as they are aware that communities
like OCV have a master policy. Ask about coverage for the Master Policy deductible.

The wires you see on some of the roof tops are heat wires installed to minimize ice dams.
Ice dams can cause water to enter your unit as the snow melts, freezes, and melts again. Some
residents have experienced major damage during more aggressive winter storms. Heating wires,
while not a 100% guarantee, are effective in mitigating, if not eliminating, the problem. You
will need to purchase the wire at your cost but the Association will install them for you. They
plug into a qualified GFCI outside electrical outlet which can be purchased from Home Depot or
other local hardware stores. Contact the Trustees if you're interested. They can help with the
length and the proper wattage to buy.

Labels are provided by our Trustee Treasurer or you can download a printable sheet by
selecting the Leslie St Jean green button to the left on the web site. At your printer you
will need to select under Page Handling/Page Scaling "NONE" from the drop down arrow.
The system defaults to "fit to printable page" but this will not print the labels
properly.

Yes, while the snow removal contractor does salt/sand driveways and walkways, there are
times when the snow and ice melt and refreeze in the evening. For these conditions we have a
20 gallon barrel of ice melt for residents use. The barrel is located in the parking area on
the side of the clubhouse. You will need to bring your own container.

We highly recommend that you shovel the snow off your deck if you have a wall that
is attached to the deck. Snow up against the wall acts like a dam and as snow melts or weather
turns to rain it could run down the wall and into your basement. Rain water coming down from
the roof which cannot run into your frozen gutter will create more water, running down the
wall, aggrevating the problem.

A 6D certificate is required by your lawyer/realtor as part of the closing. This document
certifies that you do not have any outstanding debts on our books. Our Treasurer handles this
transaction and requires at least two weeks advance notice. Some banks or loan institutions may
require this if you are financing a car. The cost is $100 payable to Olde Canal Trust.

If you need smoke alarms, they are available from the Trustees. The Trustees maintain a small
inventory of the different types. Contact them with a Trustee
Communication Form if you need one. Once you receive a replacement, you will be charged
for each unit according to type. (See Smoke Alarm Type). Make checks payable to “Olde Canal Village
Trust”.

Yes. State Law requires that each unit be equipped with CO (Carbon Monoxide) detectors on
every habitable floor. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to purchase and install these
devices as required.

Our Trustees are also Property Managers. Many communities like ours hire Property
Management Companies who charge for their services. Typical cost is high. Our Trustees perform
this for $8,640 a year. This keeps our monthly association fees down. Our Trustees are more
dedicated and more diligent in their work than a Property Manager because they live here and
are part of the community.

Because our roadways are quite narrow, Rule# 27 of our Rules and Regulations state the
following: "Due to restricted space, residents, owners, and guests are required to park in
their respective driveways unless space is not available."

Yes, in fact, it's encouraged by the Board. If you need assistance, please contact the
Board using either an on-line Trustee Communication Form (http://ourocv.org) or a paper TCF (located in the clubhouse). Drop
the form in the bin behind the bulletin board at the traffic circle.